Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Politics

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) shakes hands with Shanghai Mayor Gong Zheng during a U.S. congressional delegation's visit in Shanghai, China, May 5, 2026.

As SCORE Act Fails Again, a New College Sports Bill May Emerge

On Monday night, House leadership canceled the vote.
May 19, 2026
Jun 12, 2025; Washington, DC, USA; Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN), left, alongside Gov. JB Pritzker (D-IL), right, and Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY), not shown, testify before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform during a hearing on state immigration enforcement policy in Washington, D.C., on June 12, 2025.

Trump Admin Sues Minnesota to Block Prediction-Market Ban

Minnesota is the sixth state the federal regulator has sued.
May 19, 2026

Nike Under Fire Amid Growing Wave of Tariff Refund Lawsuits

Adidas and Lululemon also face proposed class actions from consumers.
May 18, 2026

Lawmakers Want Private Equity Out of Youth Sports

Several Democrats have proposed legislation to get PE out of youth sports.
May 14, 2026